Targeted Assessment Specialist

Job Title
Targeted Assessment Specialist


Requisition Number
RE51088


Working Title
Hardin County TAP Specialist


Department Name
7H090:CENTER ON DRUG & ALCOHOL RESEA


Work Location
Elizabethtown, KY


Grade Level
44


Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


MA




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


3 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting; driving



Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM (40 hrs/week).



Job Summary

Skilled professional needed to join the University of Kentucky (UK) Targeted Assessment Program (TAP).

We are looking for a team member who is passionate about helping others and advocating for those in need.



The TAP Specialist will be a UK employee co-located at the Department for Community Based Services office in Elizabethtown, KY to provide TAP services in Hardin County. The Specialist may also be required to provide services in surrounding counties in the region based on the program’s needs.

Duties include: conducting participant assessments in the areas of substance use, mental health, intimate partner violence victimization, learning problems/disability, and basic needs; connecting program participants with services and resources; providing follow-up to support improved outcomes; and collaborating with community partners. Travel is reimbursed. UK offers an excellent benefits package which consists of ample holiday/vacation and sick leave, health insurance, retirement plans with a generous 200% employer match, and tuition assistance for eligible employees and their family members. TAP staff receive comprehensive training, supervision, and coaching to enhance job satisfaction and promote healthy work/life balance. TAP is sponsored by the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services through a contract with the University and is supported with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds.



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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows, Excel, entering data into a web-based system.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, public/health administration, family studies, behavioral health/disability, health services, or other related field plus related experience in assessment, service coordination, targeted case management, resource connection, collaboration, and other supportive services or equivalent; Driver’s license preferred.



Deadline to Apply
08/13/2025


Our University Community

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